Horni Plana: Lipno Dam
Few places in the South Bohemian Region have a history as closely tied to the writer Adalbert Stifter as Horní Planá. Set on the northern shore of Lipno Reservoir, the town belongs to the Šumava foothills, where forested ridges meet the broad water of the Vltava. The reservoir, formed by the Lipno Dam, is Czechia’s largest water surface and gives the settlement a distinctly lakeside character. Stifter was born here in 1805; his birthplace recalls the author, painter and educator whose fiction drew deeply on the Bohemian Forest. Horní Planá stands in a historic borderland shaped over centuries by both Czech- and German-speaking communities. Walking and cycling routes follow the reservoir’s shores into the surrounding woodland.
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Tucked along the shore of Lipno Reservoir in the Šumava foothills, Horní Planá is a place whose character is shaped by the wide impounded waters of the Vltava. The reservoir, created on the river in the 20th century, has made this part of South Bohemia a setting for sailing, swimming and shoreline walks, while wooded land rises beyond the town. Horní Planá is also the birthplace of Adalbert Stifter, the Bohemian-born Austrian writer and painter; his former home is preserved as a museum. The town lies close to the Czech–Austrian border, in a region where the Šumava’s forests and lake country define the pace of travel. See how Horní Planá fits within South Bohemia by browsing webcams nearby.
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South Bohemian Region occupies a broad southern stretch of Bohemia in Czechia, reaching from the Šumava Mountains near Austria to the lowlands around České Budějovice. The Vltava flows north through this region, while the Třeboň area is renowned for its centuries-old network of fishponds and carp farming. Český Krumlov, set in a bend of the Vltava, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its historic centre and castle complex. The regional capital, České Budějovice, is also home to the Budweiser Budvar brewery. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of South Bohemia.
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The terrain of Czechia ranges from fertile lowlands in southern Moravia to mountain ridges along the northern frontier, giving this Central European country a distinctly varied geography. The Vltava runs through Prague before joining the Elbe, while the Krkonoše form part of the border with Poland and include Sněžka, Czechia’s highest mountain. Prague’s historic centre, with Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, reflects the city’s long role as a political and cultural centre. Beyond the capital, Bohemia is known for spa towns and brewing, and Moravia for wine-growing traditions. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Czechia relates to its Central European surroundings.
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